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1779 Sep-Oct

Folder 8

 File — Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8

Scope and Contents

Three letters from Benjamin Tallmadge to General Robert Howe and George Washington. The first letter describes his recent military expedition at Lloyd's Neck; in the next two letters, he reports on the drafting of soldiers and on the desertion and subsequent recapture and punishment of three soldiers.

Dates

  • created: 1776-1856

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.08 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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